• Green Tea Supplements May Cause Liver Damage: EU
  
  Taking high doses of supplements containing green tea extracts may be associated with liver damage, according to new research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).Tea infusions, as used for brewed tea, are still considered safe. Instant tea drinks are also fine as...
• Night Owls Risk Dying Younger Than Early Risers
  
  People who stay up late and have to drag themselves out of bed are likelier to die younger than those who rise and set with the Sun, researchers said Thursday.A survey of more than 430,000 people in Britain found that night owls had a 10-percent higher risk of dying in the...
• Hay Fever Survival Guide: 6 Natural Remedies for Spring Allergies
  
  Allergies , including spring hay fever , are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. While most doctors recommend allergy shots and drugs to address them, holistic experts say a host of natural remedies can help. Here are six to try.
• Roundup Herbicide Tied to Shorter Pregnancies
  
  Ninety percent of pregnant women in a small study had glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries.
• Many Take More Calcium Tablets Than Necessary
  
  Some Americans who use calcium supplements are taking higher doses than necessary, a recent study suggests.
• Supplements Can Boost, or Lower, Statins' Effectiveness
  
  One in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take a statin drug to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But few may be aware that mixing cholesterol-lowering drugs with certain supplements, herbs, and even foods can be dangerous and even deadly.
• Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning: 6 Natural Alternatives to Chemical Products
  
  Spring cleaning is a great way to keep your home spic and span, and free of bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. But toxic chemical cleaners can do more harm than good. Here are six non-toxic alternatives to try.
• Bad Sleeping Habits Can Begin in Childhood
  
  Children as young as eight may already show unhealthy sleeping habits normally associated with adolescence according to new research, which could be affecting their school performance and health.Carried out by researchers at McGill University, Canada, the new study looked...
• Window Seats Help Flyers Avoid Flu
  
  Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs...
• Sensitivity to Common Chemicals Rising
  
  As many as one in four Americans are sensitive to everyday chemicals according to new research, with nearly half of this group diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and at risk of suffering health problems after exposure. Carried out by the University of...
• Probiotics in Pregnancy May Lower Eczema Risk
  
  Women who take probiotics during pregnancy could be less likely to have children with eczema than mothers who don't, a research review suggests.
• Why You Should Get Enough Sleep
  
  Friday, March 16, World Sleep Day is a little reminder to us all to try to get some much-needed shut-eye. Here we round up some recent studies which show how important sleep is for good health. Reduced risk of obesity Various studies have linked a lack of sleep to an...
• 5 Ways to Combat Daylight Saving Time's Health Risks
  
  For most Americans, the beginning of Daylight Saving Time this weekend means one less hour of sleep as we turn the clocks ahead an hour. While springing forward grants us a little extra sunshine after months of cold, dark winter days, the time shift can also wreak havoc on...
• 9 Surprising Ways to Beat Insomnia
  
  Millions of Americans wrestle with insomnia occasionally , some of us nightly. Here are nine proven strategies that can help you get the rest you need, without resorting to dangerous sleeping pills.
• 5 Ways Women Can Protect Their Health
  
  Thursday, March 8 marks International Women's Day, and with women at a greater risk of certain conditions than men, now is a good time for females around the world to take charge of their own health. Here are some ways women can reduce their risk of conditions like high...
• Cleaning Products Put Women's Health at Risk: Study
  
  Women exposed to cleaning products on a regular basis face a steeper decline in lung function over time, according to an international study.
• Judge Eyes Cancer Claim for Monsanto's Roundup
  
  A judge is evaluating whether the active ingredient in the widely used weed killer Roundup can cause cancer in an unusual legal review.
• Horseback Riding Found to Help Combat PTSD in Vets
  
  Horseback riding may ease symptoms of PTSD in combat veterans, a new study finds.
• Six Decades of Human Waste Taints Alaska Glacier: NPS
  
  A glacier on North America's tallest mountain harbors human waste that climbers have dumped in recent decades and it is not decomposing, the National Park Service says.
• 10 Ways to Avoid GMOs in Your Food
  
  Genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) are found in most foods these days, and holistic health experts say the risks they pose are uncertain. Here are 10 ways you can avoid them, while the scientific debate rages.
• Should You Swim in the Sea? Maybe Not
  
  A new UK study has found that despite efforts to improve water quality, those who enjoy swimming, bathing, or water sports in the sea are more likely to catch stomach bugs, earaches and other types of illness than those who don't.Carried out by researchers at the University...
• Urine Test May Reveal Body's True Age
  
  A simple urine test apparently can reveal how old your body really is -- showing its biological, not chronological age. That information can then help determine your risk for age-related diseases and even death, a new study suggests.The test checks for a substance -- called...
• C-Section Babies Risk Childhood Obesity: Study
  
  Findings from a new Canadian study add to the growing body of research that suggests children who are delivered via a cesarean section are at a greater risk of obesity than those delivered vaginally, possibly due to differences in gut bacteria. Carried out by researchers at...
• FDA Recalls, Destroys Some Kratom Supplements
  
  The FDA said it recalled and destroyed a large volume of kratom-containing dietary supplements made by a company in Missouri.
• Can Acupuncture Help Combat Opioid Crisis?
  
  Acupuncture is increasingly being embraced by patients and doctors as an alternative to the powerful painkillers behind the nation's opioid crisis.

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